review Page 268 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Rested Packers get surprise second shot at Bengals QB Joe Flacco
Returning from their bye week with only one loss this season, the Packers received an unexpected surprise from their guests arriving in Green Bay on Sunday.,Looking to unwind a string of three consecutive losses, the Cincinnati Bengals acquired quarterback Joe Flacco from the Cleveland Browns and pl...
Sharks reset, host Ducks after late collapse in opener
The San Jose Sharks will try to bounce back from a devastating season-opening loss when they host the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday night.,The Sharks missed two empty-net chances with just under two minutes remaining against the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday in Las Vegas, and goalie Alex Nedeljkovic ...
Lionel Messi skips Argentina match, could play for Miami vs. Atlanta
The odds of Lionel Messi playing for Inter Miami in a critical matchup on Saturday increased when the star forward didn't play Friday night for his national team.,Inter Miami are set to face off with Atlanta United on Saturday night at Fort Lauderdale, Fla.,However, leading up to the match, Messi tr...
Avs get shot at Stars after consecutive playoff exits
The Colorado Avalanche have been in a championship window for several years, but that window was slammed shut by the Dallas Stars in each of the past two seasons.,Last season was particularly painful for the Avalanche, who blew a 2-0 lead in the third period of Game 7. Saturday night the rivalry res...
Kraken ride Joey Daccord, host Golden Knights after opening win
Coming into the season, the Seattle Kraken knew they would have to rely on goaltender Joey Daccord and generate offensive production throughout the lineup to be successful.,That's precisely what happened on opening night.,Daccord made 35 saves, and eight players each contributed a point as the Krake...
Oilers look to correct course, aim for first win vs. Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks will look to make it back-to-back victories to open the season when they visit their division-rival Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night.,Vancouver scored four third-period goals in a 5-1 season-opening win over the Calgary Flames on Thursday night.,Filip Chytil scored twice, Jona...
Brewers lean on home field for crucial NLDS decider vs. Cubs
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers will be looking to their hard-earned homefield advantage as they try to stave off the Chicago Cubs in the decisive fifth game of the National League Division Series on Saturday night.,Seemingly in control after winning the first two games in Milwaukee between the C...
Predators look to build momentum in home tilt vs. Mammoth
Nashville began the 2024-25 season with five straight losses en route to a disappointing seventh-place finish in the Central Division. The Predators, who didn't pick up their second win until Game 7, will try to open the season with back-to-back victories when they host the Utah Mammoth on Saturday....
Filip Gustavsson, Wild seek strong encore in home opener against Columbus
Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson remembers a lesson from two seasons ago.,Gustavsson is coming off a shutout victory in the Wild's season opener Thursday night against the St. Louis Blues. The same thing happened to start the 2023-24 campaign, when Gustavsson blanked the Florida Panthers i...
Lightning regroup after collapse, host Devils in first-win bid
The Tampa Bay Lightning will try again Saturday to earn their first win, just as the visiting New Jersey Devils will, coming off an opening night that rang hollow for both.,Coach Jon Cooper's offensive-minded bunch, which was the top-scoring NHL team last season, sprinted out to a 2-0 lead seven min...
Rangers, Mike Sullivan get second crack at downing Penguins
The New York Rangers came up empty in coach Mike Sullivan's first game against the Pittsburgh Penguins earlier this week. They'll get a second crack at it when Sullivan returns to Pittsburgh for the first time with his new squad Saturday., ,The Penguins shut out the Rangers 3-0 in the season opener ...
Islanders, Capitals look to rebound after losing season openers
There's no way for the New York Islanders and Washington Capitals to recreate the unique set of circumstances that surrounded their two clashes at UBS Arena in April.,But the Islanders are hoping they can spend this season mimicking the blueprint the Capitals authored last season.,The Islanders will...
Scorching hot Colts set sights on wobbly Cardinals
When the Arizona Cardinals visit the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, it might be considered a tale of two quarterbacks., ,Daniel Jones is thriving in his new home and Kyler Murray is listed as questionable due to a foot injury for Arizona., ,Jones is coming off another efficient effort last week in a ...
Panthers accruing wins, injuries as Senators arrive
More adversity for the Florida Panthers, but it's still no problem.,The Panthers, who are hoping to make it a perfect three-game homestand on Saturday night against the Ottawa Senators, are suffering through a rash of injuries.,The latest case is defenseman Dmitry Kulikov, who suffered an apparent r...
Sloppy Red Wings tasked to defend smarter vs. Maple Leafs
During their regular-season opener, the Detroit Red Wings looked like a team that didn't have a training camp. They'll aim for a quick turnaround when they host Toronto on Saturday night.,Detroit gave up three first-period goals Thursday en route to a 5-1 home loss to Montreal. Defensive breakdowns ...
K'Andre Miller whets Canes' appetites as they await Flyers
The old and the new resulted in a good blend when the Carolina Hurricanes began the season.,They'll be happy to see the same mix when the Philadelphia Flyers come to town Saturday night.,Defenseman K'Andre Miller enjoyed a stellar Carolina debut when he scored two goals in Thursday night's opener as...
Blackhawks take 'winning habits' into home opener vs. Canadiens
First-year Chicago Blackhawks coach Jeff Blashill sees progress in his young team after two games.,Of course, Blashill also spots two losses on the Blackhawks' ledger entering Saturday's home opener against the Montreal Canadiens.,Chicago will aim to reverse course as it begins a stretch with four o...
Fast-starting Bruins welcome short-handed Sabres
The first two games of Marco Sturm's head-coaching tenure have been quite telling of the type of team he wants his Boston Bruins to be.,Wednesday's season-opening win at the Washington Capitals featured dominance from top-liners Morgan Geekie, Elias Lindholm and David Pastrnak, while depth scoring a...
Blanked Blues regroup for road trip to Calgary
The St. Louis Blues hit quite the sour note to begin 2025-26, getting shut out in a season opener for the first time in the franchise's 58-year history.,After seeing their 15-game home winning streak (playoffs included) come to a halt, the Blues take their show on the road Saturday when they visit t...
NASCAR's great eight looking to strike it rich in Vegas
And then there were eight.,After the NASCAR Cup Series trimmed a starting group of championship chasers from 16 to a dozen, the field was slashed to eight last weekend at the Charlotte Roval -- three Toyotas, three Chevrolets and a pair of Fords.,Half of the remaining drivers have distinguished them...